‘Don’t go to his hotel room if you’re not sure’: Joanna Lumley speaks out against Weinstein scandal

Joanna Lumley has spoken out on the Harvey Weinstein scandal, saying actresses need to take more responsibility for their actions.

The Absolutely Famous star, 71, has openly said that she is “full of sympathy for the horrors that have gone on” but insisted that women need to “speak up” if they are forced into uncomfortable situations.

Speaking to Hello! Magazine, she said: “If you don't know whether to take your pants off, don't suddenly scream later: 'I really didn't want to do it'. And don't go to his hotel room if you're not sure, because it won't end well.”

The actress, who will step into Stephen Fry’s shoes to present the BAFTAs on Sunday, said that the sexual harassment scandal “was and is everywhere”.

She said: “I'm full of sympathy for the horrors that have gone on, but at the same time, women need to know what they are or aren't going to do.